This amazing quality Egyptian Cotton Fabric is now back available from Empress Mills in large pieces, by the metre and in half kilo fabric bundles. Crossing all creative sewing boundaries, learn what makes this fabric such amazing quality and why it is so useful for such a wide range of projects…
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New Variegated Embroidery Thread
We are delighted to introduce a new collection of Variegated Shade Embroidery Threads for use on a wide range of projects. Available in nine multi shades the thread is wound onto a 300m bobbin. A 30s weight, essentially this is slightly heavier than what we all class as a standard weight embroidery thread. Learn more…
Continue reading »Vlieseline Mobile Phone Cover – Project
With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Fabric Box project made using Thermolam and Firm Flexible Fusible. Mobile Phone Cover Project… STEP 1 Cut out S320 Firm Flexible Fusible, 272 Thermolam and your lining material and outer fabric in the size you want. . . . . STEP
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There is so much going on in the textile world, from haberdashery through to Fabrics & Sewing Threads there are New Releases, New Projects, Fresh Designs, Offers, Sewing Projects & more. Join with Empress Mills to Keep up-to-date and don’t miss out again…
Continue reading »Pure Cotton Cretonne Fabric Now Available!
Just in from France is this great 100% Cotton Cretonne Fabric. Water repellent and wipe-able it is ideal for table runners, mats, covers and more. View the range of cotton cretonne fabrics here
Continue reading »Overlocking Threads & The Great British Sewing Bee
With the Great British Sewing Bee bringing more interest than ever to the sewing world all things garment making have rocketed in popularity. We have spotted this across the board but no more so than with questions about Overlocking. Learn more about this incredibly popular and ultra useful technique – particularity what threads are best for the job. Read more…
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